by Web Editor | Nov 24, 2014 | News
A recent executive order signed by Gov. Steve Bullock recognizes Montana’s wood products industry by calling for more use of wood and other indigenous, renewable products in state building projects. Bullock cited his “Forest in Focus” initiative in his Oct. 17 order,...
by Web Editor | Nov 19, 2014 | News
With less than a year to go until the Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement expires, lines are being drawn on both sides of the border over the future of lumber trade between the two countries. Canadian producers say they want to extend the agreement, which has...
by Web Editor | Nov 17, 2014 | News
Sawmills will soon be able to turn wood waste into high-value hardwood products, helping them increase profits at a difficult time. Company 3RT has partnered with Flinders University to develop a machine that cuts wood offcuts or softwood into strips, sticks them...
by Web Editor | Nov 14, 2014 | News
Universal Forest Products Acquires Texas Lumber Firm A subsidiary of Grand Rapids-based Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI) has acquired certain assets of Dallas-based Bigs Packaging and Lumber LLC, the company announced today. Founded in 2011, Bigs Packaging is a...
by Web Editor | Nov 12, 2014 | News
Loaded logging trucks: We see them all the time on New Hampshire roads and highways. Have you ever wondered where all those logs are headed? When we explored this question at the Forest Society, the result was an article in our membership magazine discussing new and...
by Web Editor | Nov 10, 2014 | News
In October, stagnant to deteriorating economic conditions reduced North American hardwood exports to some markets, and curtailed growth to several others. Most notably, European markets were quieter in October amid growing economic anxiety. Japanese demand also showed...